•When baking pastry, browning is most successful when you use metallic bakeware as opposed to glass or ceramic.
•Both the convection bake, roast and the rotisserie functions create the finest tastes in meats and poultry with minimal ingredients and simple preparation. One easy rule of thumb to create a quick and easy meal is to match a type of meat, poultry or fish with complementary fresh herbs, a touch of olive oil, and some salt and pepper. Simply chop some garlic and a handful or two of a fresh herb, and mix with some olive oil. Rub on the meat or fish and allow to marinate if time allows (for at least a half hour).
Either way, right before placing item in the oven, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Some examples of potential flavor combinations are:
Poultry: rosemary, thyme, basil, garlic, lemon
Beef: oregano, rosemary, thyme, mustard, garlic
Lamb: rosemary, garlic
Pork: sage, garlic
Fish: cilantro, basil, citrus
You may not want to use all of the ingredients listed for each category. Experiment – the key is to use ingredients and flavors that appeal to your taste.
Brining
Brining leaner cuts of meat such as poultry, turkey, and pork in a saltwater solution produces juicier roasts and rotisserie. The difference between brined and
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